KIJHL: Nelson Leafs lose slugfest against Beaver Valley

Leafs head coach Mario DiBella’s second tenure with Nelson began with a familiar result Wednesday.

The Leafs blew a late rally en route to a 6-5 loss against the division-leading Beaver Valley Nitehawks in Fruitvale, BC.

Braden Fuller scored twice in the final five minutes of the third period to complete his hat trick as well as the Nitehawks’ comeback. Sam Swanson, Dylan Heppler and Michael Pruss also scored for the Nitehawks (25-5-4).